Senior Data Scientist: Lead ML Solutions & Teams

Decskill; Lisboa; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Decskill is seeking a Senior Data Scientist to lead the design of data-driven solutions and manage cross-functional teams delivering them within projects. You will choose or build the team, ensure timely skill transfer, and oversee delivery, monitoring and governance using MLOps practices.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in data science, strong scripting in Python/Pyspark/Spark-mllib, and hands-on experience with analytics tools and cloud environments.

Qualifications

• Degree in an analytical field (CS/Engineering/Math/Statistics/OR).
• 5+ years scripting in Python, Pyspark or Spark-mllib.
• Experience with NumPy, SciPy, Pandas, Scikit-learn, Dplyr, Ggplot2.
• 5+ years as data scientist or related analytics role.
• Professional experience with Java, Scala or Spark.
• Experience leading teams in a project environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead design of data science solutions and manage project teams.
• Select or recruit team with the right skills; ensure timely upskilling.
• Ensure delivery, monitoring and governance of solutions via MLOps.
• Leverage data and domain knowledge to create quantifiable value.
• Communicate final recommendations to support decision making.

Skills

Python

Pyspark

Spark-mllib

Data modeling

Team leadership

Education

Analytical degree

Tools

NumPy

SciPy

Pandas

Scikit-learn

Dplyr

Ggplot2

Java

Scala

Spark

Job description

Decskill is seeking a Senior Data Scientist to lead the design of data-driven solutions and manage cross-functional teams delivering them within projects. You will choose or build the team, ensure timely skill transfer, and oversee delivery, monitoring and governance using MLOps practices.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in data science, strong scripting in Python/Pyspark/Spark-mllib, and hands-on experience with analytics tools and cloud environments.